Civil Society Guidance for the Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response Action Plan (CHMRAP)

In July 2022, a Department of Defense (DoD) review team is expected to submit the Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response…

The U.S. Takes Decisive Action to Protect Civilians in Conflict

Significant strides were made last week in how the U.S. Department of Defense prevents and mitigates civilian harm. On August…

Congress Passes Annual Defense Bill Prioritizing Protection of Civilians

Over the past 16 months, incidents of high-profile civilian harm, such as those in Kabul, Afghanistan and Baghuz,…

Defense Department Releases First-Ever Policy on Civilian Harm Mitigation

The long-anticipated Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) on Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response (CHMR),…

Challenges of Humanitarian Assistance in a Maritime Battlespace

In the Asia-Pacific, the prospect of great power competition—and potential conflict—looms large, threatening to reshape not only geopolitical dynamics but…

A Reflection on Accountability for Chemical Weapon Use in Syria

November 30, the Day of Remembrance of all Victims of Chemical Warfare, is an opportunity to reflect on the…

Aid Delivers 2021

Aid Delivers 2021

An Invisible Threat

Chemical weapons (C.W.) invoke a unique, inherent fear in people in a way most conventional weapons do not, making…

Civil Society Guidance for a Model Policy

Over the past decade, armed conflict has been too often characterized by immense human suffering resulting from the actions of…